Last month I talked about how important it is to change your air filter every month. A fresh new air filter will lower your electric and gas bills, but more importantly will improve the health and wellbeing of every member of the family, especially those with allergies, asthma and other respiratory struggles. But how do I know which air filter will do the job without spending more money than I have to? How do I know which air filter is best for my system and lifestyle? Mechanical Air Filters Use synthetic fibers to trap small particles, debris, and dust, among […]

I don’t know about you, but when it comes to changing my air filter, I tend to dig in my heels and resist. I really don’t know why. It makes no sense. They are not hard to change. They do not cost much money. They make the air I breath better. And they keep my air conditioner working at its best. It is August and my air conditioner is running pretty much all day long. In Houston it is HOT, and it is HUMID. The idea of my air conditioner breaking is more of a nightmare than a bad dream. […]

Most people don’t know much about their air conditioner units past the typical changing of air filters, but there is a lot of simple information that is good to know if want it to work its best. Like, how does it work? Or, how can I make it for efficient? So let’s start by identifying the parts of your air conditioner. Exterior Air Conditioning Unit: This is the most mysterious part of the air conditioner. It looks like a box with a big fan in it, but why? As your interior unit cools the air in your house, the hot […]